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OPEN CONSTRUCTION
MANUAL
QuerciaLAB Designs
and under supervision. Luckily, during the first week of
construction in Quercia*LAB there were no injuries due to
the fact that only individuals with previous experience with
woodworking machinery would use these tools whilst teaching
and supervising others.
With a couple of adaptations, we were able to use some of the
designs in the existing ‘Open Design Manual: Social Furniture’
and therefore, we would like to highlight the effectiveness of
this handbook in helping us in our project. We would like this
manual to be a continuation of their work in creating ‘catalysts
in collective, sustainable, and alternative fields of action’.
Please use the hashtags #LPShef and #SOCIALFURNITURE to
show us your designs!
With special thanks to:
EOOS, SOCIAL FURNITURE (Venice: Architecture Biennale Aus-
trian Pavilion, 2016)
Before starting..
This construction handbook is inspired by ‘Open Design Manual:
Social Furniture’ by EOOS, and it is to be used by those who
desire to ‘create collective spaces of action with functional
and well-designed furniture but have little money or specialist
knowledge in furniture construction’.
This handbook provides assembly drawings of designs created
specifically for Quercia*LAB, a communal workshop in Rovereto,
a small town in the north of Italy. The construction of these
designs marked the start of what will be an active space that
encourages “Community Economies” between resident asylum
seekers, the wider community of Rovereto and ultimately, trans-
localities.
This project came about due to the ‘spatial and qualitative
deficits’ in the community of asylum seekers, that makes it
difficult for them to integrate in the wider community. These
people exist in a constant state of emergency which means
they are constantly moved from one place to another. Therefore,
there was a need for a framework that allows them to gain
something from their stay as well as contribute to the space
before they leave.
QuerciaLAB, an 200sqm abandoned warehouse close to where
the asylum seekers were staying, presented itself as a possible
space to create new forms of common welfare work in the form
of workshops and activity spaces. Within this manual are the
instructions to build everything that has been designed for
Quercia*LAB as well some possible future additions to the
space.
The purpose of this manual is to facilitate the continuation of
work within Quercia*LAB, in order create a suitable space to
foster the creation of Community Economies.
The designs shown within the manual were conceived based on
an aspiration to encourage skill and knowledge sharing between
the residents of the Quercia Hotel and the wider community of
the town. There were key activities that were to happen within
the space which matched specific skills that users had.
Within this manual there are the instructions on how to
build flexible interfaces that cater to these skills, such as
hairdressers, cooking, tailoring and bike repair. We also
designed a movable enclosed space to be placed within the
warehouse that would provide protection from the cold and a
place for these interfaces to move into if need be.
All of the projects within this manual have been designed to
be built from wood. This would facilitate future alterations and
reuse of the material, therefore, providing a low-cost solution
to the user. The assembly of these designs are also intended
to be constructed by people with no construction background,
as this was the situation we found ourselves at Quercia*LAB.
Alterations can be done in order to fit other communities.
We aspire to reach beyond this Italian town and share this
knowledge with all those who are in need of such a manual.
We would like to warn you that the liability for safety is also
your own. Always work using appropriate safety protection
1
Saw
Router
Hammer
Drill Set
Screwdriver
Wrench
Measuring tape
Pen
Drill
What you will need..
2
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Wear safety goggles
- Have a form of wood dust extraction
- Wear appropriate clothing and footwear
- Tie your hair back (if applicable)
- Have a first aid kit on site
- Ensure safe storage of materials
- Do not work alone or without supervision
A STORAGE UNIT
Taken from Social Furniture Handbook SF16
B HAIRDRESSING UNIT
Quercia*LAB Design
C TABLE UNIT
Taken from Social Furniture Handbook SF01
D TABLE UNIT WITH WHEELS
Adapted from Social Furniture Handbook SF01
E KITCHEN UNIT
Quercia*LAB Design (using existing furniture)
F HEATED SPACE
Quercia*LAB Design
DIFFICULTY RATING
KEY:
AMOUNT OF PEOPLE NEEDED
What you need to know..
3
E KITCHEN UNIT
D TABLE UNIT WITH WHEELS
B HAIRDRESSING UNIT
C TABLE UNIT
A STORAGE UNIT
F HEATED SPACE
The collection..
4
A STORAGE UNIT
Taken from Social Furniture Handbook SF16
B HAIRDRESSING UNIT
Quercia*LAB Design
C TABLE UNIT
Taken from Social Furniture Handbook SF01
D TABLE UNIT WITH WHEELS
Adapted from Social Furniture Handbook SF01
E KITCHEN UNIT
Quercia*LAB Design (using existing furniture)
5
INTERFACES
E1 KITCHEN UNIT
E2 HUB BASE UNIT
D TABLE UNIT WITH WHEELS
B HAIRDRESSING UNIT
C TABLE UNIT
A STORAGE UNIT
6
A STORAGE UNIT
1:20
ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
a
b
c
d
e
f
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 600x450 2
b 546x146 1
c 450x146 2
d 600x450 4
e 600x346 2
f 423x346 4
g O4x50 64
timber boards 27mm
screws
A
B
C
A
B
C
600 x 450 mm
546 x 146 mm
450 x 146 mm
2
1
2
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 20
Board Thickness 27mm
Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage
A
B
C
A
B
C
600 x 450 mm
600 x 346 mm
423 x 346 mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 44
Board Thickness 27mm
2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes
A
B
C
A
B
C
600 x 450 mm
600 x 346 mm
423 x 346 mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 44
Board Thickness 27mm
4 Large Boxes
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
546
x
146
mm
450
x
146
mm
2
1
2
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
20
Board
Thickness
27mm
Stacked
Multi-Purpose
Storage
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
600
x
346
mm
423
x
346
mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
44
Board
Thickness
27mm
2
Small
Boxes
4
Large
Boxes
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
546
x
146
mm
450
x
146
mm
2
1
2
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
20
Board
Thickness
27mm
Stacked
Multi-Purpose
Storage
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
600
x
346
mm
423
x
346
mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
44
Board
Thickness
27mm
2
Small
Boxes
4
Large
Boxes
mm
mm
mm
2
1
2
Qty
0
mm
20
ess
27mm
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
600
x
346
mm
423
x
346
mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
44
Board
Thickness
27mm
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
600
x
346
mm
423
x
346
mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
44
Board
Thickness
27mm
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
546
x
146
mm
450
x
146
mm
2
1
2
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
20
Board
Thickness
27mm
Stacked
Multi-Purpose
Storage
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
600
x
346
mm
423
x
346
mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
44
Board
Thickness
27mm
2
Small
Boxes
4
Large
Boxes
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
546
x
146
mm
450
x
146
mm
2
1
2
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
20
Board
Thickness
27mm
Stacked
Multi-Purpose
Storage
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
600
x
346
mm
423
x
346
mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
44
Board
Thickness
27mm
2
Small
Boxes
4
Large
Boxes
A
B
Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage
A
B
2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes
A
B
C
Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage
A
B
C
2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes
e
Boxes
A
B
C
Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage
A
B
C
2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes
A
B
Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage
A
B
2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
546
x
146
mm
450
x
146
mm
2
1
2
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
20
Board
Thickness
27mm
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
600
x
346
mm
423
x
346
mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
44
Board
Thickness
27mm
2
Small
Boxes
4
Large
Boxes
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
546
x
146
mm
450
x
146
mm
2
1
2
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
20
Board
Thickness
27mm
A
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
600
x
346
mm
423
x
346
mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
44
Board
Thickness
27mm
2
Small
Boxes
4
Large
Boxes
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
546
x
146
mm
450
x
146
mm
2
1
2
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
20
Board
Thickness
27mm
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
600
x
346
mm
423
x
346
mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
44
Board
Thickness
27mm
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
546
x
146
mm
450
x
146
mm
2
1
2
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
20
Board
Thickness
27mm
B
C
A
B
C
600
x
450
mm
600
x
346
mm
423
x
346
mm
4
2
4
Qty
Screws
4
x
50
mm
44
Board
Thickness
27mm
1
1
2
2 2 x2
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
7
1
2
d
a
g
f
c
e
b
8
a
b
c
d
e
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 950x450 2
b 1900x450 2
c 896x423 2
d 1900x448 2
e 150x150 4
f O4x70 26
g O4x50 16
h O4x25 32
i O90 55kg 4
j 8
timber boards 27mm
screws
wheels
L-shaped Brackets
a
f
b
b
d
c
c
a
e
B1 HAIRDRESSING UNIT
1:20
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
9
B2 HAIRDRESSING UNIT
1:20
a
b
c
d
e
f
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 396x318 4
b 371.5x396 2
c 425.5x144 8
d 396x345 2
e 866x345 2
f 812x396 1
g O4x50 72
timber boards 27mm
screws
1
x2
1
2
2
c
g
d
a
e
b f
g
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
10
3
B3 CUPBOARD DOORS
1:20
a
b
c
d
e
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 475x80 22
b 275x30 6
c 1120x30 4
d 430x20 2
e 30x20 4
f O4x50 56
g O4x25 48
h O4x70 4
i 6
timber boards 27mm
screws
hinges
1180
30
50
80
30
30 70
3
b
e
c
d
a
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
11
ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
Timber Panels Solid Timber Board
Cupboard Doors
1050
1023
931
750
127
27
27
27
1
1
2
3
12
Timber Panels
Shelves revealed
Polycarbonate Doors
Polycarbonate Doors
A
5°
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2100 x 500 mm
1640 x 100 mm
1540 x 130 mm
540 x 130 mm
696 x 130 mm
500 x 100 mm
565 x 100 mm
1697 x 130 mm
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 69
Wood Dowell 8mm 10
Board Thickness 27mm
Generic Table Unit
1:5 detail of table top dowell joint
1:5 detail of top bracing joint
1:5 detail of middle bracing joint
A
5°
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Qty
Generic Table Unit
1:5 detail of table top dowell joint
1:5 detail of top bracing joint
1:5 detail of middle bracing joint
A
5°
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Generic Table Unit
1:5 detail of table top dowell joint
1:5 detail of top bracing joint
C TABLE UNIT
1:20
a
b
d
c
f
e
g
h
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 2100x500 2
b 1640x100 1
c 1540x130 1
d 540x130 2
e 696x130 4
f 500x100 2
g 565x100 2
h 1697x130 1
i 04 x50 69
j 12 10
timber boards 27mm
screws
wood dowel O4mm
i
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
13
a
i i
j
j
c
d
b
e
f
g
h
a
14
15
D TABLE UNIT WITH WHEELS
1:20
a
b
d
c
f
e
g
h
i
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 2100x335 2
b 1640x100 1
c 1540x130 1
d 540x130 2
e 720x130 4
f O4x50 81
g 12 10
h O90 55kg 4
timber boards 27mm
screws
wood dowel O4mm
wheels
A
5°
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2100 x 335 mm
1640 x 100 mm
1540 x 130 mm
540 x 130 mm
720 x 130 mm
500 x 100 mm
565 x 100 mm
1697 x 130 mm
685 x 130 mm
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Wood Dowell 8mm 10
50kg Wheels 4
Board Thickness 27mm
Kitchen Table Unit
I
A
5°
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2100 x 335 mm
1640 x 100 mm
1540 x 130 mm
540 x 130 mm
720 x 130 mm
500 x 100 mm
565 x 100 mm
1697 x 130 mm
685 x 130 mm
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Wood Dowell 8mm 10
50kg Wheels 4
Board Thickness 27mm
Kitchen Table Unit
I
A
5°
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2100 x 335 mm
1640 x 100 mm
1540 x 130 mm
540 x 130 mm
720 x 130 mm
500 x 100 mm
565 x 100 mm
1697 x 130 mm
685 x 130 mm
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Wood Dowell 8mm 10
50kg Wheels 4
Board Thickness 27mm
Kitchen Table Unit
I
A
5
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2100 x 335 mm
1640 x 100 mm
1540 x 130 mm
540 x 130 mm
720 x 130 mm
500 x 100 mm
565 x 100 mm
1697 x 130 mm
685 x 130 mm
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Wood Dowell 8mm 10
50kg Wheels 4
Board Thickness 27mm
Kitchen Table Unit
I
A
5°
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2100 x 335 mm
1640 x 100 mm
1540 x 130 mm
540 x 130 mm
720 x 130 mm
500 x 100 mm
565 x 100 mm
1697 x 130 mm
685 x 130 mm
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Wood Dowell 8mm 10
50kg Wheels 4
Board Thickness 27mm
Kitchen Table Unit
I
A
5°
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2100 x 335 mm
1640 x 100 mm
1540 x 130 mm
540 x 130 mm
720 x 130 mm
500 x 100 mm
565 x 100 mm
1697 x 130 mm
685 x 130 mm
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Wood Dowell 8mm 10
50kg Wheels 4
Board Thickness 27mm
Kitchen Table Unit
I
A
5°
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2100 x 335 mm
1640 x 100 mm
1540 x 130 mm
540 x 130 mm
720 x 130 mm
500 x 100 mm
565 x 100 mm
1697 x 130 mm
685 x 130 mm
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Wood Dowell 8mm 10
50kg Wheels 4
Board Thickness 27mm
Kitchen Table Unit
I
A
5°
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2100 x 335 mm
1640 x 100 mm
1540 x 130 mm
540 x 130 mm
720 x 130 mm
500 x 100 mm
565 x 100 mm
1697 x 130 mm
685 x 130 mm
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Wood Dowell 8mm 10
50kg Wheels 4
Board Thickness 27mm
Kitchen Table Unit
I
A
5°
5°
5°
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
2100 x 335 mm
1640 x 100 mm
1540 x 130 mm
540 x 130 mm
720 x 130 mm
500 x 100 mm
565 x 100 mm
1697 x 130 mm
685 x 130 mm
2
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
2
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Wood Dowell 8mm 10
50kg Wheels 4
Board Thickness 27mm
Kitchen Table Unit
I
5°
1:5 detail of table top dowell joint
1:5 detail of top bracing joint
1:5 detail of middle bracing joint
5°
1:5 detail of table top dowell joint
1:5 detail of top bracing joint
f
f
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
16
1
3
2
a
g
g
f
a
f
c
d
i
e
h
f
f
g
h
b
17
3
2
1
18
A
5°
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2100 x 500 mm
2100 x 150 mm
2100 x 350 mm
2100 x 100 mm
773 x 623 mm
350 x 200 mm
720 x 50 mm
(Timber Battens)
100 x 30 mm
1
1
1
2
1
1
6
7
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Screws 4 x 70 mm
Dowell 12mm 8
50kg Wheels 6
Board Thickness 27mm
Batten Thickness 50 x 50 mm
Kitchen Table Unit
1:5 detail of table top dowell joint
1:5 detail of Kitchen Top Join to
Existing Unit.
1:5 detail of base join incasing the existing base
G
H
1:5 detail of back board and batten join
5°
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2100 x 500 mm
2100 x 150 mm
2100 x 350 mm
2100 x 100 mm
773 x 623 mm
350 x 200 mm
720 x 50 mm
(Timber Battens)
100 x 30 mm
1
1
1
2
1
1
6
7
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Screws 4 x 70 mm
Dowell 12mm 8
50kg Wheels 6
Board Thickness 27mm
Batten Thickness 50 x 50 mm
1:5 detail of table top dowell join
1:5 detail of Kitchen Top Join to
Existing Unit.
1:5 detail of base join incasing t
G
H
1:5 detail of back board and batten join
5°
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2100 x 500 mm
2100 x 150 mm
2100 x 350 mm
2100 x 100 mm
773 x 623 mm
350 x 200 mm
720 x 50 mm
(Timber Battens)
100 x 30 mm
1
1
1
2
1
1
6
7
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Screws 4 x 70 mm
Dowell 12mm 8
50kg Wheels 6
Board Thickness 27mm
Batten Thickness 50 x 50 mm
1:5 detail of Kitchen Top Join to
Existing Unit.
1:5 detail of base join incasing t
G
H
1:5 detail of back board and batten join
A
5°
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
2100 x 500 mm
2100 x 150 mm
2100 x 350 mm
2100 x 100 mm
773 x 623 mm
350 x 200 mm
720 x 50 mm
(Timber Battens)
100 x 30 mm
1
1
1
2
1
1
6
7
Qty
Screws 4 x 50 mm 81
Screws 4 x 70 mm
Dowell 12mm 8
50kg Wheels 6
Board Thickness 27mm
Batten Thickness 50 x 50 mm
1:5 detail of table top dowell join
1:5 detail of Kitchen Top Join to
Existing Unit.
1:5 detail of base join incasing t
G
H
1:5 detail of back board and batten join
E1 KITCHEN UNIT
1:20
a
b
d
c
f
e
g
h
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 2100x500 1
b 2100x150 1
c 2100x350 1
d 2100x100 2
e 773x623 1
f 350x200 1
g 720x50 6
h 100x30 7
i 04 x50 95
j 04x70 18
k 12 8
l O90 55kg 6
timber boards 27mm
existing furniture
screws
wood dowel O4mm
wheel
j
i
j
h
j
j
l
d
i
e
c
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
19
20
k
b
f
a
j
g
gas tank
sink
water tank
waste water tank
E2 HUB BASE
1:20
a
b
d
c
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 554x80 2
b 520x80 2
c 520x500 1
d 150x150 4
e O4x50 30
f O90 55kg 4
timber boards 27mm
screws
wheels
a
b
c
d
f
e
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
21
existing hob
22
F HEATED SPACE
Quercia*LAB Design
23
HEATED SPACE
24
F1 BASE STRUCTURE
1:20
a k
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 1500x144 8
b 1500x144 20
c 1000x144 4
d 1970x144 5
e 919x144 4
f 27x144 10
g 210x185 2
h 300x50 4
i O8 x 90 204
j O8 x 70 24
No. Size (mm) Qty.
k 2000x500 9
l 1000x500 6
m 290x290 4
n 400x400 4
o O130 300kg 6
p O4 x 50 304
b
c
d
e
f g h
l
m n
timber boards 27mm
timber boards 27mm
wheels (two of which should be lockable)
carriage bolts
screws
carriage bolts
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
851.5
1392
459.5
459.5
459.5
27
70
70
110
110
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
25
a
f
i
i
b
d
c
e
26
j
j
g
h
p
p
o
p
n
m
27
Note:
To flip structure over
PEOPLE
p
28
F2 FRAME STRUCTURE
1:20 1:50
a k 1
2 4
3
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 2500 4
b 2440 28
c 1000 4
c2 940 4
d 980 2
d2 920 2
e 970 4
e2 910 4
f 948 4
f2 888 4
g O4 x 70 200
h O4 x 50 341
i O8 x 100 28
j O8 x 70 44
No. Size (mm) Qty.
k 150x2000 1
l 350x1000 2
m 500x1000 14
n 1000x1000 14
o 1150x1000 14
p 6
q 84
No. Size (mm) Qty.
1 1000x2500 4
2 948x2500 4
3 970x2500 4
4 980x2500 2
b
b
b
b
b
n
l
0
m
c1
c1
c1
f1
f1
e1
e1
d1
d1
c2
c2
f2
e2
d2
d1
e1
d2
e2
f2
f1
timber battens 52x30
screws
carriage bolts
hex bolts
polycarbonate panels 14mm
hinges
butterfly clips
timber panels 10mm
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
29
section section
section
section
1
2
2
2
2
1 1
3
3
3
3
4
4
1
g
a
j
g
i
600
1000
150
700
750
150
750
30
m
h
q
h
s
r t
o
n
F3 FRAME STRUCTURE & DOOR HANDLE
1:20
r
No. Size (mm) Qty.
r 430x20 2
s 30x20 4
t O4 x 70 4
s
timber boards 27mm
screws
1
1
31
Optional:
Add Corex for more
Insulation
A
A
k
l
32
F5 ROOF STRUCTURE
1:20
a
c
a
b
e
1000
1000
1000
1000
d
e
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 4000 6
b 940 15
c 1000x1000 6
d 1000x2000 3
e O4 x 70 225
f O8 x 100 24
g O8 x 60 12
b
c
d
timber battens 52x30
timber panels 10mm
screws
hex bolts
polycarbonate panels 14mm
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
33
Optional:
Use the 30x30mm
timber battens for the
inner bracing.
Optional:
Add Corex for more
Insulation
B
A
A
B
f
g
1000
600
1000
400
400
300
300
section
wall
ceiling
1
34
F6 RAMP
1:20
a
No. Size (mm) Qty.
a 370x1860 3
b 250x960 2
c 150x960 2
d 500x2000 4
e O4 x 70 52
b
c
d
timber boards 27mm
screws
a
e
b
c
1
250
500
500
DIFFICULTY PEOPLE
35
e
d
36
Optional:
Add anti-slip strips
A
A
x2
F HEATED SPACE: ENLARGING THE SPACE
37
38
Tip:
Reuse back panels
onto second unit
A
A
F HEATED SPACE: ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
MATERIALITY & STRUCTURE
Original
Ratchet Straps
Remove
Polycarbonate
OR
Remove
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate
39
FLEXIBILITY
Stage set up
40
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QuericaLAB - construction manual (2016)

  • 2. and under supervision. Luckily, during the first week of construction in Quercia*LAB there were no injuries due to the fact that only individuals with previous experience with woodworking machinery would use these tools whilst teaching and supervising others. With a couple of adaptations, we were able to use some of the designs in the existing ‘Open Design Manual: Social Furniture’ and therefore, we would like to highlight the effectiveness of this handbook in helping us in our project. We would like this manual to be a continuation of their work in creating ‘catalysts in collective, sustainable, and alternative fields of action’. Please use the hashtags #LPShef and #SOCIALFURNITURE to show us your designs! With special thanks to: EOOS, SOCIAL FURNITURE (Venice: Architecture Biennale Aus- trian Pavilion, 2016) Before starting.. This construction handbook is inspired by ‘Open Design Manual: Social Furniture’ by EOOS, and it is to be used by those who desire to ‘create collective spaces of action with functional and well-designed furniture but have little money or specialist knowledge in furniture construction’. This handbook provides assembly drawings of designs created specifically for Quercia*LAB, a communal workshop in Rovereto, a small town in the north of Italy. The construction of these designs marked the start of what will be an active space that encourages “Community Economies” between resident asylum seekers, the wider community of Rovereto and ultimately, trans- localities. This project came about due to the ‘spatial and qualitative deficits’ in the community of asylum seekers, that makes it difficult for them to integrate in the wider community. These people exist in a constant state of emergency which means they are constantly moved from one place to another. Therefore, there was a need for a framework that allows them to gain something from their stay as well as contribute to the space before they leave. QuerciaLAB, an 200sqm abandoned warehouse close to where the asylum seekers were staying, presented itself as a possible space to create new forms of common welfare work in the form of workshops and activity spaces. Within this manual are the instructions to build everything that has been designed for Quercia*LAB as well some possible future additions to the space. The purpose of this manual is to facilitate the continuation of work within Quercia*LAB, in order create a suitable space to foster the creation of Community Economies. The designs shown within the manual were conceived based on an aspiration to encourage skill and knowledge sharing between the residents of the Quercia Hotel and the wider community of the town. There were key activities that were to happen within the space which matched specific skills that users had. Within this manual there are the instructions on how to build flexible interfaces that cater to these skills, such as hairdressers, cooking, tailoring and bike repair. We also designed a movable enclosed space to be placed within the warehouse that would provide protection from the cold and a place for these interfaces to move into if need be. All of the projects within this manual have been designed to be built from wood. This would facilitate future alterations and reuse of the material, therefore, providing a low-cost solution to the user. The assembly of these designs are also intended to be constructed by people with no construction background, as this was the situation we found ourselves at Quercia*LAB. Alterations can be done in order to fit other communities. We aspire to reach beyond this Italian town and share this knowledge with all those who are in need of such a manual. We would like to warn you that the liability for safety is also your own. Always work using appropriate safety protection 1
  • 4. HEALTH & SAFETY - Wear safety goggles - Have a form of wood dust extraction - Wear appropriate clothing and footwear - Tie your hair back (if applicable) - Have a first aid kit on site - Ensure safe storage of materials - Do not work alone or without supervision A STORAGE UNIT Taken from Social Furniture Handbook SF16 B HAIRDRESSING UNIT Quercia*LAB Design C TABLE UNIT Taken from Social Furniture Handbook SF01 D TABLE UNIT WITH WHEELS Adapted from Social Furniture Handbook SF01 E KITCHEN UNIT Quercia*LAB Design (using existing furniture) F HEATED SPACE Quercia*LAB Design DIFFICULTY RATING KEY: AMOUNT OF PEOPLE NEEDED What you need to know.. 3
  • 5. E KITCHEN UNIT D TABLE UNIT WITH WHEELS B HAIRDRESSING UNIT C TABLE UNIT A STORAGE UNIT F HEATED SPACE The collection.. 4
  • 6. A STORAGE UNIT Taken from Social Furniture Handbook SF16 B HAIRDRESSING UNIT Quercia*LAB Design C TABLE UNIT Taken from Social Furniture Handbook SF01 D TABLE UNIT WITH WHEELS Adapted from Social Furniture Handbook SF01 E KITCHEN UNIT Quercia*LAB Design (using existing furniture) 5
  • 7. INTERFACES E1 KITCHEN UNIT E2 HUB BASE UNIT D TABLE UNIT WITH WHEELS B HAIRDRESSING UNIT C TABLE UNIT A STORAGE UNIT 6
  • 8. A STORAGE UNIT 1:20 ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS a b c d e f No. Size (mm) Qty. a 600x450 2 b 546x146 1 c 450x146 2 d 600x450 4 e 600x346 2 f 423x346 4 g O4x50 64 timber boards 27mm screws A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 546 x 146 mm 450 x 146 mm 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 20 Board Thickness 27mm Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm 2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm 4 Large Boxes A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 546 x 146 mm 450 x 146 mm 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 20 Board Thickness 27mm Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm 2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 546 x 146 mm 450 x 146 mm 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 20 Board Thickness 27mm Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm 2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes mm mm mm 2 1 2 Qty 0 mm 20 ess 27mm B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 546 x 146 mm 450 x 146 mm 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 20 Board Thickness 27mm Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm 2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 546 x 146 mm 450 x 146 mm 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 20 Board Thickness 27mm Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm 2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes A B Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage A B 2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes A B C Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage A B C 2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes e Boxes A B C Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage A B C 2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes A B Stacked Multi-Purpose Storage A B 2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 546 x 146 mm 450 x 146 mm 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 20 Board Thickness 27mm A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm 2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 546 x 146 mm 450 x 146 mm 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 20 Board Thickness 27mm A B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm 2 Small Boxes 4 Large Boxes B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 546 x 146 mm 450 x 146 mm 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 20 Board Thickness 27mm B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 546 x 146 mm 450 x 146 mm 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 20 Board Thickness 27mm B C A B C 600 x 450 mm 600 x 346 mm 423 x 346 mm 4 2 4 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 44 Board Thickness 27mm 1 1 2 2 2 x2 DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 7
  • 10. a b c d e No. Size (mm) Qty. a 950x450 2 b 1900x450 2 c 896x423 2 d 1900x448 2 e 150x150 4 f O4x70 26 g O4x50 16 h O4x25 32 i O90 55kg 4 j 8 timber boards 27mm screws wheels L-shaped Brackets a f b b d c c a e B1 HAIRDRESSING UNIT 1:20 DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 9
  • 11. B2 HAIRDRESSING UNIT 1:20 a b c d e f No. Size (mm) Qty. a 396x318 4 b 371.5x396 2 c 425.5x144 8 d 396x345 2 e 866x345 2 f 812x396 1 g O4x50 72 timber boards 27mm screws 1 x2 1 2 2 c g d a e b f g DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 10
  • 12. 3 B3 CUPBOARD DOORS 1:20 a b c d e No. Size (mm) Qty. a 475x80 22 b 275x30 6 c 1120x30 4 d 430x20 2 e 30x20 4 f O4x50 56 g O4x25 48 h O4x70 4 i 6 timber boards 27mm screws hinges 1180 30 50 80 30 30 70 3 b e c d a DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 11 ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS Timber Panels Solid Timber Board Cupboard Doors
  • 14. A 5° 5° 5° B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H 2100 x 500 mm 1640 x 100 mm 1540 x 130 mm 540 x 130 mm 696 x 130 mm 500 x 100 mm 565 x 100 mm 1697 x 130 mm 2 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 69 Wood Dowell 8mm 10 Board Thickness 27mm Generic Table Unit 1:5 detail of table top dowell joint 1:5 detail of top bracing joint 1:5 detail of middle bracing joint A 5° 5° 5° B C D E F G H Qty Generic Table Unit 1:5 detail of table top dowell joint 1:5 detail of top bracing joint 1:5 detail of middle bracing joint A 5° 5° 5° B C D E F G H Generic Table Unit 1:5 detail of table top dowell joint 1:5 detail of top bracing joint C TABLE UNIT 1:20 a b d c f e g h No. Size (mm) Qty. a 2100x500 2 b 1640x100 1 c 1540x130 1 d 540x130 2 e 696x130 4 f 500x100 2 g 565x100 2 h 1697x130 1 i 04 x50 69 j 12 10 timber boards 27mm screws wood dowel O4mm i DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 13
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  • 17. D TABLE UNIT WITH WHEELS 1:20 a b d c f e g h i No. Size (mm) Qty. a 2100x335 2 b 1640x100 1 c 1540x130 1 d 540x130 2 e 720x130 4 f O4x50 81 g 12 10 h O90 55kg 4 timber boards 27mm screws wood dowel O4mm wheels A 5° 5° 5° B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H I 2100 x 335 mm 1640 x 100 mm 1540 x 130 mm 540 x 130 mm 720 x 130 mm 500 x 100 mm 565 x 100 mm 1697 x 130 mm 685 x 130 mm 2 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Wood Dowell 8mm 10 50kg Wheels 4 Board Thickness 27mm Kitchen Table Unit I A 5° 5° 5° B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H I 2100 x 335 mm 1640 x 100 mm 1540 x 130 mm 540 x 130 mm 720 x 130 mm 500 x 100 mm 565 x 100 mm 1697 x 130 mm 685 x 130 mm 2 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Wood Dowell 8mm 10 50kg Wheels 4 Board Thickness 27mm Kitchen Table Unit I A 5° 5° 5° B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H I 2100 x 335 mm 1640 x 100 mm 1540 x 130 mm 540 x 130 mm 720 x 130 mm 500 x 100 mm 565 x 100 mm 1697 x 130 mm 685 x 130 mm 2 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Wood Dowell 8mm 10 50kg Wheels 4 Board Thickness 27mm Kitchen Table Unit I A 5 5° 5° B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H I 2100 x 335 mm 1640 x 100 mm 1540 x 130 mm 540 x 130 mm 720 x 130 mm 500 x 100 mm 565 x 100 mm 1697 x 130 mm 685 x 130 mm 2 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Wood Dowell 8mm 10 50kg Wheels 4 Board Thickness 27mm Kitchen Table Unit I A 5° 5° 5° B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H I 2100 x 335 mm 1640 x 100 mm 1540 x 130 mm 540 x 130 mm 720 x 130 mm 500 x 100 mm 565 x 100 mm 1697 x 130 mm 685 x 130 mm 2 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Wood Dowell 8mm 10 50kg Wheels 4 Board Thickness 27mm Kitchen Table Unit I A 5° 5° 5° B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H I 2100 x 335 mm 1640 x 100 mm 1540 x 130 mm 540 x 130 mm 720 x 130 mm 500 x 100 mm 565 x 100 mm 1697 x 130 mm 685 x 130 mm 2 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Wood Dowell 8mm 10 50kg Wheels 4 Board Thickness 27mm Kitchen Table Unit I A 5° 5° 5° B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H I 2100 x 335 mm 1640 x 100 mm 1540 x 130 mm 540 x 130 mm 720 x 130 mm 500 x 100 mm 565 x 100 mm 1697 x 130 mm 685 x 130 mm 2 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Wood Dowell 8mm 10 50kg Wheels 4 Board Thickness 27mm Kitchen Table Unit I A 5° 5° 5° B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H I 2100 x 335 mm 1640 x 100 mm 1540 x 130 mm 540 x 130 mm 720 x 130 mm 500 x 100 mm 565 x 100 mm 1697 x 130 mm 685 x 130 mm 2 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Wood Dowell 8mm 10 50kg Wheels 4 Board Thickness 27mm Kitchen Table Unit I A 5° 5° 5° B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H I 2100 x 335 mm 1640 x 100 mm 1540 x 130 mm 540 x 130 mm 720 x 130 mm 500 x 100 mm 565 x 100 mm 1697 x 130 mm 685 x 130 mm 2 1 1 2 4 2 2 1 2 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Wood Dowell 8mm 10 50kg Wheels 4 Board Thickness 27mm Kitchen Table Unit I 5° 1:5 detail of table top dowell joint 1:5 detail of top bracing joint 1:5 detail of middle bracing joint 5° 1:5 detail of table top dowell joint 1:5 detail of top bracing joint f f DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 16
  • 20. A 5° B C D E F A B C D E F G H 2100 x 500 mm 2100 x 150 mm 2100 x 350 mm 2100 x 100 mm 773 x 623 mm 350 x 200 mm 720 x 50 mm (Timber Battens) 100 x 30 mm 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 7 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Screws 4 x 70 mm Dowell 12mm 8 50kg Wheels 6 Board Thickness 27mm Batten Thickness 50 x 50 mm Kitchen Table Unit 1:5 detail of table top dowell joint 1:5 detail of Kitchen Top Join to Existing Unit. 1:5 detail of base join incasing the existing base G H 1:5 detail of back board and batten join 5° B C D E F A B C D E F G H 2100 x 500 mm 2100 x 150 mm 2100 x 350 mm 2100 x 100 mm 773 x 623 mm 350 x 200 mm 720 x 50 mm (Timber Battens) 100 x 30 mm 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 7 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Screws 4 x 70 mm Dowell 12mm 8 50kg Wheels 6 Board Thickness 27mm Batten Thickness 50 x 50 mm 1:5 detail of table top dowell join 1:5 detail of Kitchen Top Join to Existing Unit. 1:5 detail of base join incasing t G H 1:5 detail of back board and batten join 5° B C D E F A B C D E F G H 2100 x 500 mm 2100 x 150 mm 2100 x 350 mm 2100 x 100 mm 773 x 623 mm 350 x 200 mm 720 x 50 mm (Timber Battens) 100 x 30 mm 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 7 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Screws 4 x 70 mm Dowell 12mm 8 50kg Wheels 6 Board Thickness 27mm Batten Thickness 50 x 50 mm 1:5 detail of Kitchen Top Join to Existing Unit. 1:5 detail of base join incasing t G H 1:5 detail of back board and batten join A 5° B C D E F A B C D E F G H 2100 x 500 mm 2100 x 150 mm 2100 x 350 mm 2100 x 100 mm 773 x 623 mm 350 x 200 mm 720 x 50 mm (Timber Battens) 100 x 30 mm 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 7 Qty Screws 4 x 50 mm 81 Screws 4 x 70 mm Dowell 12mm 8 50kg Wheels 6 Board Thickness 27mm Batten Thickness 50 x 50 mm 1:5 detail of table top dowell join 1:5 detail of Kitchen Top Join to Existing Unit. 1:5 detail of base join incasing t G H 1:5 detail of back board and batten join E1 KITCHEN UNIT 1:20 a b d c f e g h No. Size (mm) Qty. a 2100x500 1 b 2100x150 1 c 2100x350 1 d 2100x100 2 e 773x623 1 f 350x200 1 g 720x50 6 h 100x30 7 i 04 x50 95 j 04x70 18 k 12 8 l O90 55kg 6 timber boards 27mm existing furniture screws wood dowel O4mm wheel j i j h j j l d i e c DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 19
  • 22. E2 HUB BASE 1:20 a b d c No. Size (mm) Qty. a 554x80 2 b 520x80 2 c 520x500 1 d 150x150 4 e O4x50 30 f O90 55kg 4 timber boards 27mm screws wheels a b c d f e DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 21 existing hob
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  • 26. F1 BASE STRUCTURE 1:20 a k No. Size (mm) Qty. a 1500x144 8 b 1500x144 20 c 1000x144 4 d 1970x144 5 e 919x144 4 f 27x144 10 g 210x185 2 h 300x50 4 i O8 x 90 204 j O8 x 70 24 No. Size (mm) Qty. k 2000x500 9 l 1000x500 6 m 290x290 4 n 400x400 4 o O130 300kg 6 p O4 x 50 304 b c d e f g h l m n timber boards 27mm timber boards 27mm wheels (two of which should be lockable) carriage bolts screws carriage bolts 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 851.5 1392 459.5 459.5 459.5 27 70 70 110 110 DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 25
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  • 30. F2 FRAME STRUCTURE 1:20 1:50 a k 1 2 4 3 No. Size (mm) Qty. a 2500 4 b 2440 28 c 1000 4 c2 940 4 d 980 2 d2 920 2 e 970 4 e2 910 4 f 948 4 f2 888 4 g O4 x 70 200 h O4 x 50 341 i O8 x 100 28 j O8 x 70 44 No. Size (mm) Qty. k 150x2000 1 l 350x1000 2 m 500x1000 14 n 1000x1000 14 o 1150x1000 14 p 6 q 84 No. Size (mm) Qty. 1 1000x2500 4 2 948x2500 4 3 970x2500 4 4 980x2500 2 b b b b b n l 0 m c1 c1 c1 f1 f1 e1 e1 d1 d1 c2 c2 f2 e2 d2 d1 e1 d2 e2 f2 f1 timber battens 52x30 screws carriage bolts hex bolts polycarbonate panels 14mm hinges butterfly clips timber panels 10mm DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 29
  • 32. m h q h s r t o n F3 FRAME STRUCTURE & DOOR HANDLE 1:20 r No. Size (mm) Qty. r 430x20 2 s 30x20 4 t O4 x 70 4 s timber boards 27mm screws 1 1 31 Optional: Add Corex for more Insulation A A
  • 34. F5 ROOF STRUCTURE 1:20 a c a b e 1000 1000 1000 1000 d e No. Size (mm) Qty. a 4000 6 b 940 15 c 1000x1000 6 d 1000x2000 3 e O4 x 70 225 f O8 x 100 24 g O8 x 60 12 b c d timber battens 52x30 timber panels 10mm screws hex bolts polycarbonate panels 14mm DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 33 Optional: Use the 30x30mm timber battens for the inner bracing. Optional: Add Corex for more Insulation B A A B
  • 36. F6 RAMP 1:20 a No. Size (mm) Qty. a 370x1860 3 b 250x960 2 c 150x960 2 d 500x2000 4 e O4 x 70 52 b c d timber boards 27mm screws a e b c 1 250 500 500 DIFFICULTY PEOPLE 35
  • 38. x2 F HEATED SPACE: ENLARGING THE SPACE 37
  • 40. F HEATED SPACE: ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS MATERIALITY & STRUCTURE Original Ratchet Straps Remove Polycarbonate OR Remove Polycarbonate Polycarbonate 39
  • 42. PRODUCED BY COMMUNITY ECONOMIES UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD LIVE PROJECT 2016 QUER- CIA*